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Inquiry #1: The quote provided in the Information Handout and referenced in the special provisions from Natina to stain the galvanized surfaces appears to be incomplete nor does it include product to stain the missing components in the field. The summary of quantities plan sheet Q-1 has a complete list of galvanized fence components that does not match the components listed on the Natina quote. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 03/03/2021

Response #1:(BI#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 03/03/2021


Response #2:
(BI#1)-Refer to addendum #1, dated 3/11/21.
Response posted 03/11/2021



Inquiry #2: The information handout provided in the bid package includes a description of a MTDC Portable Vehicle Washer. There is not a bid item for this equipment and it is not mentioned anywhere else in the special provisions. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 03/03/2021

Response #1:(BI#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 03/03/2021


Response #2:
(BI#2)-Refer to addendum #1, dated 3/11/21.
Response posted 03/11/2021



Inquiry #3: Item No. 19 / Item Code 011264 - Rock Barrier Fence (Miscellaneous Metal):
Would Caltrans accept the substitution of a manufactured and tested / certified attenuator system in lieu of the rock barrier fence (miscellaneous metal) design shown on the bid drawings?
There are several manufacturers, such as Geobrugg, that offer these rated systems. These attenuator systems have been designed for this application and have been thoroughly tested / certified to their rated capacity (for example, Geobrugg Attenuator ATT-20 or Geobrugg Attenuator ATT-40). Further, the components of these manufactured systems can be stain galvanized (Natina) in the same manner as the original rock barrier fence design components.
Please advise.

Inquiry submitted 03/10/2021

Response #1:(BI#3)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 03/10/2021


Response #2:
(BI#3)-Attention is directed to Section 4-1.07B “Value Engineering Change Proposal” of the Standard Specifications. Please bid per current contract documents.

Response posted 03/12/2021



Inquiry #4: Item No. 19 / Item Code 011264 - Rock Barrier Fence (Miscellaneous Metal): What is the design rated capacity of the rock barrier fence in kilojoules (kJ)?
Inquiry submitted 03/10/2021

Response #1:(BI#4)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 03/10/2021


Response #2:
(BI#4)-The information requested is unavailable at this time. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/12/2021



Inquiry #5: Q1:
Section 7-1.02M(2) requires furnishing a pickup truck and driver for the sole purpose of fire control during working hours. In addition to being available at the site of the work, the truck and operator must patrol the area of construction from noon until at least ½ hour after job site activities have ended. There is no bid item for this work. Please add one or confirm under what item this work is paid.

Q2:
At approximately Station 132+25 L there is an open area behind a gate. Is this area available for Contractor staging?

Inquiry submitted 03/12/2021

Response #1:(BI#5)-Q1, Attention is directed to the fourth paragraph of Section 9-1.03 “PAYMENT SCOPE” of the Standard Specifications.

Q2, Attention is directed to the second paragraph of Section 5-1.32 “AREAS FOR USE” of the Standard Specifications.
Please bid per the current contract documents.

Response posted 03/12/2021

The information provided in the responses to bidder inquiries is not a waiver of Section 2-1.07, "JOB SITE AND DOCUMENT EXAMINATION" of the Standard Specifications or any other provision of the contract, nor to excuse the contractor from full compliance with the contract. Bidders are cautioned that subsequent responses or contract addenda may change a previous response.